Prince Harry has once again found himself at the center of public scrutiny following his recent remarks about Canada, which some interpret as a subtle dig at the British royal family and the people of the United Kingdom.
The Duke of Sussex, known for his candid statements, expressed heartfelt gratitude toward Canadians for their warmth and support, yet his words have reignited conversations about his strained ties with his homeland.
In a recent interview with CTV News, Harry was asked about his fondness for Canada. His response, while seemingly innocent, raised eyebrows. “Canada has been really, really good to my wife over all these years. And it’s been really, really good to us as well,” Harry said. His praise for Canadians as a welcoming and protective community drew mixed reactions. Some critics perceived his remarks as an indirect slight against the British public and the royal institution, suggesting he was contrasting Canada’s hospitality with the challenges he faced back home.
Harry went on to recount his family’s memorable time on Vancouver Island in 2020. “It was amazing for us to be able to be in Canada on Vancouver Island with Archie and be able to go for hikes and be in amongst the local town and feel protected by them. We were there for more than six weeks before anybody found out. We bumped into people the whole time, and nobody told anyone,” he shared. The Duke highlighted how the locals respected their privacy, contrasting it with the relentless media attention they often endured in the UK.
While some observers saw the comments as a genuine expression of gratitude, others argued that Harry’s words could deepen the existing rift between him and the British public. Social media platforms quickly lit up with divided opinions, with some users praising Harry for acknowledging Canada’s kindness, while others accused him of once again distancing himself from his roots.
Currently, Prince Harry is in Canada for the seventh edition of the Invictus Games, a sporting event he founded in 2014 to support wounded military veterans. Meghan Markle, who had accompanied him initially, left the event earlier.
As Harry continues his efforts with the Invictus Games, his remarks have once more placed his relationship with the royal family and the UK in the spotlight—demonstrating that his every word continues to resonate far beyond his immediate audience.